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Good morning,
As I reflect on the events of the weekend It has been an interesting start to my experiment.
When I think of living as my highest self, in many ways it has an ethereal element, vibrating with clean, high energy food, meditating, taking action from a pure flow state to cause in life. The thing is, that on a weekend, it’s not all sitting around staring at my navel and contemplating my higher self.
On a weekend, my husband is home and we go to the gym together which usually takes 3-4 hours each day. We run errands and have social commitments. Hence, I was challenged to live my bliss during “core training” class, cleaning the house and attending a beer-tasting birthday gathering.
This weekend illuminated the opportunity (a.k.a. room to grow) for me to find spirit in the mundane and to find connection at cocktail parties. I noticed myself wanting to get through what I was doing so I could get to being my highest self! But that’s not the game I set out to play.
It is easy to feel zen-like on a yoga mat in a candle lit room, it is another to be that shopping for paper towels.
I have a knowing that all of life can be a conscious and spiritual practice, I have had times where I have lived it. That is what these 30 days are about, renewing my connection to that way of life and finding what it takes to operate there.
By taking on the practice of reading my Integrity experiment commitment at the beginning of each day I am setting myself up to be able to hold the intention and act accordingly. By reviewing and journaling about my commitment as I prepare for bed I am able to notice where there is an opportunity to live into my intention more fully in the days to come.
As you are taking on your own Integrity Experiment (if you are not yet and want to join me you can read all about it here) remember that this is a process. If you ate more than you said you would, make a note of it, write about what was going on with you that you made that choice, set up systems that will support you in eating in alignment next time(food journal, measure portions etc.) and get back on that horse! That’s how you make a real and lasting difference in your life. And believe me, YOU CAN, no matter what it is that you want to create or change.
Despite my myriad weekend commitments, I lived well. I got inspired by my Philosophers Notes on the treadmill, I grabbed 15 minutes in a quiet studio to meditate while Jeff finished up his workout, I made salads, washed veggies for juicing and boiled eggs to prepare for the week, made a trip to Teavanna for a yummy, wholesome alternative to my decaf coffee, I journaled every day, did yoga by candlelight and made out with my husband in the car like a teenager.
All in all, a pretty darn good start. As the work week begins I am excited to see what my experiment will bring.
Love to you!
Joelle
